Robert K.  Knechtges was born on December 14, 1940 in Inkster, Michigan.  He passed away on October 11, 2023 at the age of 82 in Livonia, Michigan.  Robert is survived by Son, Richard (Connie) Hitch, Daughter, Sandra Knechtges, Grandchildren, 4, Great Grandchildren, 6, Sister, Jeanette Brozowski, Sister, Catherine (Roy) Scrimger.  He is preceded in death by Father, Charles Knechtges, Mother, Grace Knechtges, Wife, Marion Eloise Knechtges, Daughter, Angela Bushor, Grandson, Michael Bushor, Brother, Charles (Linda) Knechtges, Brother-in-law, Donald Brozowski.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Office of Development, Michigan Medicine Attn; Mott Giving Team Pediatric Cancer Research, 777 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 .